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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.13, 1,024.34 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.13, 1,024.34 and 244.21 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.13 : 1,024.34 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.13/1,024.34 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.13x = 1,024.34 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.13x = 250,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,152.85/683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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